Japanese Fondue (Shabu-Shabu)

Ingredients

• Broth

  • 4 cups (1 litre) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (10 oz/284 ml) concentrated beef broth
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 piece fresh ginger, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, peeled
  • 1 nori seaweed sheet
  • 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch (5 cm) sticks

• For dipping, your choice of

  • 1 lb (450 g) fondue beef
  • 1/2 lb (225 g) soba noodles, cooked al dente and lightly oiled
  • 1/2 lb (225 g) small shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 cup (25 g) baby spinach
  • 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch (5 cm) sections
  • Ponzu sauce
  • Wasabi (optional)